Hello every one

[Anansi]

Hello, and welcome to the Parrot Forums family!

Before buying an eclectus I strongly recommend that you check out these links, as they have quite a bit of information that you may find helpful:
http://www.parrotforums.com/eclectus/52737-so-you-think-you-want-eclectus.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/new-members-welcome/64006-hello-thinking-about-getting-eclectus.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/new-members-welcome/64083-my-first-parrot-female-vosmaeri-eclectus.html

And here's a link to a thread from someone who was looking for good info on getting a first parrot in general: http://www.parrotforums.com/eclectus/61363-new-parrot-basics.html

My take on eclectus parrots? I love them. They do have a reputation for not doing well in busy households, but mine have adjusted well and thrive in my home. And I have 2 boys aged 5 and 8. Granted, we're talking a reasonable level of excitement. My boys obviously generate quite a bit of noise, but I don't allow them to do anything near the birds that would stress them out... such as wrestling, basketball, any kind of thrown objects whatsoever, any activity that could end with someone crashing into the cage, etc.

Your vigilance in this regard would have to be doubled, however, due to the fact that you own a dog. If your dog is an incessant barker, that could cause stress. And if your dog would be inclined to jump against the cage, as many high energy small breeds are wont to do, or even stand with his front paws against it, the potential for unhealthy stress would be high. Not only with an eclectus, but any parrot.

I'm not saying this would necessarily be the case with your dog, mind you. Just pointing out potential issues.

Also, as Terry and Chris had mentioned, parrots need a lot of time out of their cages daily. Would this be feasible in your household? Keep in mind that a dog and a parrot should never be left together unsupervised... no matter the diminutive size of the dog. Harm can be inflicted both ways, and both the ekkie and the dog need to be protected from any unexpected conflicts.

Anyhow, I hope the provided info helps in your search for a parrot. Please keep us updated whatever you decide, and feel free to ask any other questions that occur to you.

 

[Rigo07]

Hello, and welcome to the Parrot Forums family!

Before buying an eclectus I strongly recommend that you check out these links, as they have quite a bit of information that you may find helpful:
http://www.parrotforums.com/eclectus/52737-so-you-think-you-want-eclectus.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/new-members-welcome/64006-hello-thinking-about-getting-eclectus.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/new-members-welcome/64083-my-first-parrot-female-vosmaeri-eclectus.html

And here's a link to a thread from someone who was looking for good info on getting a first parrot in general: http://www.parrotforums.com/eclectus/61363-new-parrot-basics.html

My take on eclectus parrots? I love them. They do have a reputation for not doing well in busy households, but mine have adjusted well and thrive in my home. And I have 2 boys aged 5 and 8. Granted, we're talking a reasonable level of excitement. My boys obviously generate quite a bit of noise, but I don't allow them to do anything near the birds that would stress them out... such as wrestling, basketball, any kind of thrown objects whatsoever, any activity that could end with someone crashing into the cage, etc.

Your vigilance in this regard would have to be doubled, however, due to the fact that you own a dog. If your dog is an incessant barker, that could cause stress. And if your dog would be inclined to jump against the cage, as many high energy small breeds are wont to do, or even stand with his front paws against it, the potential for unhealthy stress would be high. Not only with an eclectus, but any parrot.

I'm not saying this would necessarily be the case with your dog, mind you. Just pointing out potential issues.

Also, as Terry and Chris had mentioned, parrots need a lot of time out of their cages daily. Would this be feasible in your household? Keep in mind that a dog and a parrot should never be left together unsupervised... no matter the diminutive size of the dog. Harm can be inflicted both ways, and both the ekkie and the dog need to be protected from any unexpected conflicts.

Anyhow, I hope the provided info helps in your search for a parrot. Please keep us updated whatever you decide, and feel free to ask any other questions that occur to you.

Thank you for the info and yea my youngest is 5 but they are pretty calm the dog don't really bark the only time he does is if someone rings the door bell but that's about it .. I went to the store and was able to hold a eclectus and saw some amazon parrot that I liked I'm going to keep stoping by till I'm 100% sure of the bird I want and can give it a good home


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[Scott]

Welcome, and thanks for sharing your curiosity! I would definitely recommend learning as much as possible before choosing a specific parrot. Keep in mind their behaviors in pet stores may be quite different than in your home. For this reason observing and interacting with various species in sanctuaries or rescues is extremely helpful. Please keep us updated with your search and any possible questions!

 

[Rigo07]

So I was a the store and saw a white fronted amazon he is 10y and I saw the electus to he is 8y and was able to hold both the white fronted at first was protective and didn't want me to hold him till I gave him some food and talked to him then he climb to my harm and the eclectus well he started to whistle at me and I would do the same and he would respond back to me and he got use to me I put my harm and he climbs on.. this is the first time I seen the white fronted amazon


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[Rigo07]

What is a good price for a parrot that's not a baby or young


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[wrench13]

On Long Island, the white front would be anywhere from 700 to maybe 1000. Ekkies are rare here so would command high 1500 maybe more.
White front amazons are cool smaller versions of the bigger 'zons, and some have the most patriotic red, white and glue fronts. As Sailboats will tell you, and I agree, amazons have the most fun. We several WF owners on here, who will attest to these nice littler parrots. Just remember, any parrot will give you 5x what you put into them, attention and loving wise, but you gotta put it in. Keep us posted on your familys choice and how it is doing.